A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1702554 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1702922 epoch_slot_no: 18122 block_no: 1702474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1469 time: 2018-10-23 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc696046b1677e49041718b1e73709e0bfa1cd6fc7d3d8a04b66f22aaebc1ed88Block Operator
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